The Cleveland Internationals were purchased and are moving to Akron U's Lee Jackson Field and St V/St M in 2011. They'll continue in the PDSL in the Great Lakes Conference as the Summit Assault (wtf?) of the Akron Metro FC.

Cleveland will be getting a new franchise, http://www.afccleveland.com/, unknown what level. And it will be affiliated with a long time English club. The first one that comes to my mind is, Cleveland? Premier League connection?

Well AFCCleveland and the Villans , both have lions in the crest, could be a sign... would be a natural fit. I do run into a supriseing amount of Villa Fans in Ohio, there used to be a Villa Supporters Club in Ctown as well, not sure if it still exists. Got one in Columbus as well, they get a nice showing Saturday mornings, at the local Soccer Pub.

"I don't think they're building chemical weapons in Berea. But they might be. I can't say for sure."Chuck Klosterman

As far as I know (which aint very far) the USL and MLS are sanctioned by FIFA. Whether the NASL and USL Second Divisions are this year, I have no clue. I don't believe the NPSL is.

Short answer, unless you keep up with the minute to minute alphabet soup of minor league and semi-pro soccer, it's hard to say. I have a very low opinion on the USL after the Caps and Stars debacles, and have lost touch with the whole three ring circus...